I'll Take the Rain
R.E.M.
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The rain came down The rain came down The rain came down on me. The wind blew strong The summer song Fades to memory I knew you when I loved you then The summer's young and helpless. You laid me bare You marked me there The promises we made. I used to think As birds take wing They sing through life so why can't we? You cling to this You claim the best If this is what you're offering I'll take the rain I'll take the rain I'll take the rain. The nighttime creases Summer schemes And stretches out to stay. The sun shines down You came around You love easy days. But now the sun, The winter's come. I wanted just to say That if I hold I'd hope you'd fold Open up inside, inside of me. I used to think As birds take wing They sing through life so why can't we? You cling to this You claim the best If this is what you're offering I'll take the rain I'll take the rain I'll take the rain. This winter song I'll sing along I've searched its still refrain I'll walk alone I've given this, take wing Celebrate the rain. I used to think As birds take wing They sing through life so why can't we? You cling to this You claim the best If this is what you're offering I'll take the rain I'll take the rain I'll take the rain.
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Written by: Peter Buck, Michael Mills, Michael Stipe
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"I'll Take the Rain" is a song from "Reveal," the 12th studio album released by R.E.M., an American rock band from Athens, Georgia.
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Release TimelineThe album "Reveal," which contains the song "I'll Take the Rain," was released on June 12, 2001.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by the three band members of R.E.M. at that time, namely Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe.
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Genre SpecificationsKnown mostly for their alternative/indie rock stylings, "I'll Take the Rain" follows this trend and melds it with the pop-rock genre. The song displays a more melodic and relaxed sound when compared to the band's previous works.
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Billboard RankingWhile not a single release, "I'll Take the Rain" was part of the "Reveal" album, which peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, providing insight into its reception in the United States.
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Album ReviewsThe album "Reveal," carrying "I'll Take the Rain," has received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its atmospheric and moody qualities, while others felt it lacked the rock energy that characterized R.E.M.'s earlier work.
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Performance and RecognitionDuring their tours following the release of "Reveal", R.E.M. included "I'll Take the Rain" in their setlist, thus further exposing the song to their live audience.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "I'll Take the Rain" suggest themes of acceptance and moving forward in spite of hardships and losses. The melancholic tune lends itself to such introspective analysis.
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Producer InformationThe song was produced by renowned music producer Patrick McCarthy who has worked with other high-profile bands such as U2, Madonna, and Counting Crows.
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Band Dynamics"I'll Take the Rain" is one of the songs from R.E.M.'s post-Bill Berry era. Berry was the band's original drummer who left in 1997, making the remaining trio to reconfigure their sound.
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